Pats reportedly interested in WR/KR Josh Cribbs - New England Patriots Forums

Joey007 · 03-09-2013, 06:28 PM

Source: New England Patriots have shown interest in WR Josh Cribbs | masslive.com

There are many teams interested, so you could take this as a grain of salt, but still interesting. Obviously Bill's pessimistic on Demps future in football.

BradyBranch39 · 03-09-2013, 06:30 PM

***Sciz*** · 03-09-2013, 07:35 PM

Bedard brought him up a while ago as a possible offensive contributor. He's got the skillset (not big or fast, but YAC ability) that the Pats tend to maximize. Also, I think it's worth pointing out that the Browns purposely limited him on offense because they had him doing everything on STs, both returning and covering.

supafly · 03-09-2013, 07:52 PM

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Bedard brought him up a while ago as a possible offensive contributor. He's got the skillset (not big or fast, but YAC ability) that the Pats tend to maximize. Also, I think it's worth pointing out that the Browns purposely limited him on offense because they had him doing everything on STs, both returning and covering.

I would see a potential improvement to the ST and even as a replacement to Edelman, if it comes down to him leaving.

I'm glad that Belichick is viewing all options and possibilities.

yopats · 03-09-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sciz

Bedard brought him up a while ago as a possible offensive contributor. He's got the skillset (not big or fast, but YAC ability) that the Pats tend to maximize. Also, I think it's worth pointing out that the Browns purposely limited him on offense because they had him doing everything on STs, both returning and covering.

Could he replace Matthew Slater in that role?

***Sciz*** · 03-09-2013, 08:06 PM

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Could he replace Matthew Slater in that role?

One does not simply replace the best punt gunner in the NFL.

Joey007 · 03-09-2013, 08:19 PM

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One does not simply replace the best punt gunner in the NFL.

Yep. Basically its our obligation to keep him.

SONS_OF_BELICHICK · 03-09-2013, 11:08 PM

Not interested.....

patsfan-1982 · 03-09-2013, 11:15 PM

he would give the pats the KR they need and the deep threat this bord wants, but i think some crazy team will over pay for him

***BelichickFan*** · 03-09-2013, 11:16 PM

I like Cribbs a lot, only marginally as a WR but he's one of the better dual threat KR/PR out there. He would give us one of the more solid returners and keep guys like McCourty from risking injury. Cribbs would be part of the solution at both KR and PR.